Two Men by the Sea 1817

Caspar David Friedrich's "Two Men by the Sea" (1817) is a Romantic painting depicting two figures silhouetted against a vast, dramatic seascape. The figures, standing on a rocky shoreline, are small in scale compared to the expansive sky, emphasizing the awe-inspiring power of nature. Friedrich's work is known for its melancholic and introspective mood, often depicting the sublime and the human condition. The painting, currently housed in the Alte Nationalgalerie, Berlin, Germany, exemplifies the artist's signature style, characterized by muted colors, ethereal light, and a sense of solitude and contemplation.